What is a Seniors Card?

The NSW State Government introduced the Seniors Card scheme in
1992 to encourage older people to enjoy an active and healthy retirement.
The scheme is free to join, is not assets-tested and you are not
required to disclose your income. To qualify, you must be a New
South Wales permanent resident, aged 60 or over and work no more
than 20 hours a week.

How To Apply for Seniors Card

To be eligible for a NSW Seniors Card you must be a New
South Wales permanent resident, aged 60 or over and work no more
than 20 hours a week in paid employment.

Using Your Seniors Card

NSW Seniors Card members are eligible for discounts and special offers
from thousands of businesses in NSW. Some additional discounts are
also available in the Seniors Card programs operated by other states
and territories around Australia. NSW Seniors Card members also
entitled to special concession rates on NSW government transport
and half fare travel on many other government and private transport
services. Seniors Card is easy to use. Simply present your card
to participating businesses and transport services to obtain discounts.

Find out more about discount fares on public and private transport
around NSW.

Your Feedback

Seniors Card welcomes your feedback and any ideas or suggestions
from you. We would like to hear of any business or organisation
that offers discounts to seniors but is not part of the NSW program.
You can email us atinfo@service.nsw.gov.au
or contact the Seniors Card Hotline on 13 77 88.
Alternatively, you can write to NSW Seniors Card,Locked Bag 2090, North Ryde, NSW 1670